Sam’s Club

I’m going on my second year of membership at Sam’s Club. I’m having a hard time justifying a renewal. There are only a handful of bulk items that I buy here. Every time I go to check out there is usually more than a 20 minute wait at the checkout. There is never have enough checkout lanes open. One would think that charging membership just to shop at the store would gain another level of customer service, but the opposite appears to be true here. I had to make a return once and it took 3 customer service representatives to understand what basically amounted to an even swap in merchandise, one size for another. They do not take Visa, which is ridiculous. Can anyone think of another business that takes credit cards, but doesn’t take Visa? The last time I renewed, there was a promotion for a $ 20 gift card. If there is no such promotion at the next renewal, at this time; I cannot think of three good reasons to continue membership. I gave two stars for the large shopping carts, wide aisles, and occasional savings.

Huge wholesale fan of Costco and Sams. The reviews are mainly based on locations and the experiences at each particular location. First off, my favorite Sams is off 135^th Antioch in Overland Park, Kansas. I just happen to be closer to the Topeka, Ks Sams Club more often.
The location is usually a nightmare to access during the busy hours on any given day. Traffic is horrendous and that’s putting it kindly! The set-​up is kind of cool with Sam’s and a gigantic Walmart SuperCenter sharing an entire plat of land along Wanamaker Road. Easily park in between the buildings of the two giants and shop at both locations without moving your vehicle. In fact, sort of reminds me of the old Hyper-​Mart area off bannister road in south Kansas City Missouri back in the day.
The Topeka Sams Club has a different interior set-​up compared to most locations. Not as big/​sprawling as many others. Selection is somewhat limited or what they do have is on a smaller scale. The freezer section is definitely smaller as is the health and beauty section.
Hard to explain, but this Sam’s just doesn’t have that huge warehouse layout with a dizzying array of products around every corner and isle of the club. Overall, would rather have a smaller Sams Club vs no Sams Club at all in this region of Kansas. If Costco ever expanded into Topeka Kansas, the Wanamaker Sam’s Club would have to change up and expand, or it could be in big trouble for long haul.

Ok, I haven’t been IN the Sam’s Club but recently all the food for my birthday party came from Sam’s Club. We had:
— large fruit & veggie tray
— chips & mango salsa
— cooked brisket
— potato salad
— coleslaw
— cream corn
— chocolate cake
It was all delicious! If you’re throwing a party and want yummy, reasonably-​priced food go to Sam’s or find someone with a Sam’s card.

even for a family of 5 shopping in bulk could save a ton so we often came here for basic things like TP and gas. Also car batteries (which they will put in for you) and oil changes all at a great price. large clean isles, organized and friendly staff, and fresh produce and meats.

Yes, I know Sam’s Club is run by Wal-​Mart and its fashionable to hate Wal-​Mart, but I like this place. The prices are much better than other places. There’s plenty of walk-​space in the aisles. Can’t really get out quickly though because there’s always lines at the registers to check out.
If you didn’t know, you can only buy in bulk items. You also need to buy a membership before shopping, except on days where you don’t. Free passes are regularly available, but you pay a surcharge on what you buy. If you are planning a major purchase (tires), then membership is definitely worth it.